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Official BMW owners can now use Android smartphones as fully functional vehicle key

BMW owners can now use Android smartphones as fully functional vehicle key

Launched for Apple devices in 2021, Digital Key Plus brings locking, starting, and other vehicle functions to select Android phones.
By Brian Potter 25 April 2023
Technology Third-party apps on Audi head units possible without smartphones

Third-party apps on Audi head units possible without smartphones

The said feature will be available in selected models with the latest MIB 3 software cluster.
By Brian Potter 03 March 2023
Official Samsung to debut Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition, limited to 1,000 units

Samsung to debut Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition, limited to 1,000 units

The limited-edition flagship smartphone pays homage both to the first and current BMW M3.
By Brian Potter 09 February 2023
Official Pininfarina introduces ultra-rare iPhone cases inspired by Modulo

Pininfarina introduces ultra-rare iPhone cases inspired by Modulo

Over 50 years since it was introduced, the Modulo Concept continues to influence.
By Brian Potter 28 November 2022
Video games BMW will bring casual video games to its curved display in 2023

BMW will bring casual video games to its curved display in 2023

All players will need is a smartphone.
By Brian Potter 12 October 2022
Technology Apple iPhone crash detection triggers alert on a roller coaster

Apple iPhone crash detection triggers alert on a roller coaster

Apple's latest batch of iPhones and Watches has a new feature that isn't roller-coaster friendly.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2022
Technology Ford studies smartphone tech to help its cars see hidden pedestrians

Ford studies smartphone tech to help its cars see hidden pedestrians

The technology uses Bluetooth Low Energy messaging.
By Brian Potter 21 September 2022
Safety UK: Drivers

UK: Drivers "unconvinced" about strengthened phone use laws

RAC says just two percent think new rules will have a major impact on phone use behind the wheel.
By James Fossdyke 28 March 2022
Technology Samsung Galaxy S22 phone apparently getting a Mercedes-Benz makeover

Samsung Galaxy S22 phone apparently getting a Mercedes-Benz makeover

Leaked info calls it the Mercedes EQ Galaxy S22 Ultra Edition.
By Brian Potter 25 February 2022
00:50 Design Custom iPhone 13 has melted Tesla Model 3 parts, Elon Musk portrait

Custom iPhone 13 has melted Tesla Model 3 parts, Elon Musk portrait

It's part of a limited collection that honours the tech magnate.
By Brian Potter 30 November 2021
Safety UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving

UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving

The new laws come into force next year.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2021
Technology Tesla Sentry mode gains remote live view via mobile phone

Tesla Sentry mode gains remote live view via mobile phone

The new feature requires Tesla's Premium Connectivity package that costs £10 a month.
By Brian Potter 29 October 2021
Green Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV

The new EV8 Switch app will show drivers "how switching to electric could fit in with their current lifestyle".
By James Fossdyke 10 September 2021
Technology UK: One in 10 used car purchases now made on a smartphone

UK: One in 10 used car purchases now made on a smartphone

That's according to used car site BuyaCar.co.uk
By James Fossdyke 05 July 2021
Technology Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app

Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app

Plus, you can now use your smartphone as a car key.
By Anthony Karr 03 May 2021
Technology Porsche says over-the-air updates won't turn cars into smartphones

Porsche says over-the-air updates won't turn cars into smartphones

There won't be as many OTA updates as you get on a smartphone.
By Adrian Padeanu 30 April 2021
Technology Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system

Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system

That took a while, but better late than never.
By Jacob Oliva 10 March 2021
Technology VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces

VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces

It's the first VW capable of “assisted manoeuvring” without a driver.
By James Fossdyke 16 November 2020
Safety Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole

Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole

Proposed legislation could ban drivers from taking pictures on a hand-held phone while driving.
By James Fossdyke 20 October 2020
Technology Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app

Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app

Skoda's new app really does listen to your (car's) problems.
By Dominik Wilde 09 October 2020
Safety One in five young drivers admits video calling while driving

One in five young drivers admits video calling while driving

And new research shows almost a third of drivers still use their phones behind the wheel.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2020
Commercial Vehicles Less than half of van drivers using hands free tech despite sanctions

Less than half of van drivers using hands free tech despite sanctions

But Volkswagen can help.
By Dominik Wilde 12 March 2020
Technology Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES

Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES

The new Defender is the first car to be fitted with two embedded LTE modems for enhanced connectivity.
By Dominik Wilde 08 January 2020
Video games 'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds

'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds

Build the best car-friendly city.
By Anthony Alaniz 24 December 2019
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